New Orleans Saints (9-2) controls the NFC playoff race after their defense held a hapless Denver Broncos (4-7) offense to 3 points on Sunday, winning 31-3. New Orleans bolsters the #1 total defense in the NFL by allowing 284.9 yards per game. The Saints defense is #2 in the league against opponent’s rushing at 76.6 yards per game allowed. Last but not least, the New Orleans secondary is yielding 208.3 yards per game, which is 5th in the NFL, giving them the name “The DOMEinators”
The complementary styles of linebackers Demario Davis and Kwon Alexander have been key factors in the Saints’ last two routs of the Falcons and Broncos.